Background
Burnsville City Hall and the adjoining Police Department (100 Civic Center Parkway) were built in 1988. The multi-purpose building has served the City for nearly 30 without significant renovation. In 2014, the City contracted Wold Architects and Engineers to conduct an independent “space needs” study for this and other City buildings. This study outlined short- mid- and long-term plans that will help accommodate the City’s current and future space needs.

What Renovations are Needed?
The City is proposing a phased plan to deal with needed renovations outlined in the space needs study. The first phase of proposed renovations (2016-2018) will improve public safety, Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) accessibility, operational efficiency and visitor convenience in City Hall and the Police Department. It will also include a long-term master plan for Fire Station No. 1 and conceptual plans for the City's former maintenance facility.

The Burnsville City Council considered the following additional improvements as part of the first phase of construction.
Council approved the following changes:

Adding a covered garage for storage of Police vehicles and equipment

Replacing the Police Department air handling system

Shower/Changing Rooms Not Included in Phase 1
An addition of a shower and changing rooms in the lower level of City Hall adjacent to the employee exercise room was also presented to Council for consideration. Council elected to not include this addition as part of the Phase I project.

Project Budget
The original cost estimate for Phase 1 construction was $10.1 million. With the additional improvements approved by Council, the budget estimate has been revised to $13.3 million for Phase 1.

December 2015: Council directed staff to proceed with project design for City Hall/Police Department expansion and remodel/renovation, Master Plan development for replacement of Fire Station No. 1 and add-on option for incorporating planned facility-related Capital Improvements Project (CIP) items for the City GARAGE.

January 2016: Council approves add-on to the project scope to include Conceptual Design for addition of Police Garage for first responder vehicle storage.

April 2016: Council awards contract for architectural design services to Wold Architects and Engineers.

August 8, 2016: Council reviews Schematic Design at Work Session.

August 11, 2016: Public Open House – Project information and Schematic Design